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Board approves MOU to pilot bus violation detection system
Summary
The board approved a memorandum of understanding (item 4.02) with Bus Patrol America to deploy a school bus stop‑violation detection, monitoring and enforcement system. Board members said the MOU could improve student safety; the motion passed unanimously.
The New Haven Board of Education voted Aug. 25 to approve a memorandum of understanding with Bus Patrol America to pilot a school bus violation detection, monitoring and enforcement system. The item was presented as a memorandum of understanding between the city, the Board of Education and Bus Patrol America (agenda item 4.02).
Mayor Matt Ellerker, speaking in support of the item, called the system “a real opportunity for us to improve safety for our kids” and described observing drivers who pass stopped school buses. Several board members endorsed the item during finance and operations discussion and the measure was adopted by roll call vote.
Outcome: The motion to approve the MOU (agenda item 4.02) passed with all voting members present in the affirmative. The district plans to implement the pilot program in coordination with city partners and the vendor; the board did not specify contract terms or the pilot timeline in the public meeting record.
Next steps: Administration and the transportation department will coordinate implementation details and report back to the board as agreements are finalized.
